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Stay safe on the slopes with free winter sports cover

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The winter sports policy provides cover for up to 22 days across 14 different activities including popular snow sports such as skiing and snowboarding, through to more specialist sports such as curling, bob-sleighing and tobogganing. Rachel Cutler, Head of Tesco Travel Insurance commented: "With so many resorts offering attractive winter holiday packages, there are some real bargains out there. We're helping to reduce the cost of such trips further by throwing in our comprehensive winter sports cover with all annual insurance policies. You never know what might happen on holiday so it's best to be covered for the unexpected." Winter sports cover Amount of cover purchased in store/online/over phone Sports and activities Skiing and snowboarding on-piste (and off-piste with a qualified instructor), cross-country skiing, ice skating and curling. Piste closure Up to ÃÂ£200 per person Loss of winter sports equipment Up to ÃÂ£500 per person Replacement winter sports equipment Up to ÃÂ£300 per person Loss of ski passes or fees Up to ÃÂ£250 per person Tesco has put together some safe skiing tips for anyone planning a holiday in the snow: 1. Ensure you are fit for the holiday: Women over 25 are 2.** End Summary**

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For further information, please contact Tesco Personal Finance: Matthew Dransfield Tesco Personal Finance Tel: 0131 523 9001 Victoria Lomax Tesco Personal Finance Tel: 0131 523 5533 Eleanor Child Haggie Hepburn Tel: 0207 334 7777

Drivers Paying Through the Nose for Bad Habits

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Motorists could be shelling out thousands of pounds repairing damage resulting from their own bad driving and car maintenance habits, recent research reveals. Millions of drivers, already being squeezed by inflated motoring costs, are unwittingly running up colossal repair bills as a result of their own poor habits. The study, commissioned by Tesco Car Warranty, found that more than three quarters (78 per cent) of motorists fail to keep up to date with regular maintenance such as checking tyre pressures regularly, while 14 per cent of drivers admit to driving around in the wrong gear. Worryingly, many drivers are in the dark when it comes to knowing how much car repairs can cost, with almost half of motorists unable even to guess the price. But it's younger drivers who are more likely to find themselves facing whopping repair bills. Forty three per cent drive with one hand on the gear stick and a third confess to 'riding' the clutch, which is not only dangerous but can cause wear and tear more quickly, resulting in an average ÃÂ£800 bill for a new clutch.** End Summary**

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Customers can find out more about how to open a Tesco Child Trust Fund account in-store, on our website at http://www.tescofinance.com or over the phone by calling 0800 051 1873.

Savings rate of 6.50% AER and Clubcard Points from Tesco

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400

This will make the account one of the most competitive in the market. Also, unlike some other providers, Tesco savings customers can make as many penalty-free withdrawals as they like. In addition, savers opening an account before November 12, who have a balance of ÃÂ£1,000 or more in the account on November 30 will receive up to 2,000 Clubcard points depending on their balance. These points are worth up to ÃÂ£80 on Clubcard deals. Says Jeremy Sutton, Head of Tesco Savings: "With the recently announced acquisition by Tesco, customers can be reassured that Tesco Personal Finance remains in a strong financial position and that their money is safe with us. "The rate increase on our Internet Saver account makes it one of the best deals in the market and by rewarding new customers with Clubcard points for choosing Tesco, we are doing as much as we can to help customers through this uncertain period." Notes to Editors * Rate includes a 1.** End Summary**

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To open a savings account with Tesco Savings, visit http://www.tescofinance.com or call 0845 710 40 10.

Soaring Repair Costs to Hit 400,000 Drivers

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Tesco Personal Finance has estimated that more 400,000* drivers will find their car warranty runs out this month, leaving them exposed to costly repair bills. Coupled with mounting petrol prices, increased car tax and the wider impact of the credit crunch, this could have a dramatic affect on drivers' pockets. Everyday faults such as alternator and central door locking failures top the league of most common faults, and an estimated Â£45 million* could be spent on everyday repair costs over the next year. For thousands of drivers, Tesco Personal Finance could prove to be the answer to this expensive problem after introducing its affordable Car Warranty Plan. The plan is a simple and easy way to help ensure costs don't spiral out of control by covering a range of motoring faults and repairs not covered by motorists' insurance. Leeds motorist Tim Downs was left with a bill for nearly Â£1,000 after his car suffered an engine sensor malfunction. Says Tim: "I bought a Honda because of their reputation for reliability, so when the warranty expired around six months ago, I didn't feel the need to renew as I was confident there wouldn't be any problems.** End Summary**

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Contact Tesco Personal Finance for further information on car insurance and home insurance.

Brits value pets' health more than their own

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400

There is nearly twice the number of health insurance policies for pets in the UK than there are for people.* Last year 23%** of the UK's pet population was insured whereas only 12.2%*** of the UK human population had private medical insurance. The piece of research proves that UK pet owners are amongst the most caring in the world, with the largest population of insured pets after Sweden. Tesco is trying to make pet insurance even more affordable by offering customers a 20% online discount with a further 5% if you insure more than one pet. Former president of the society of practicing veterinary surgeons, Ewan McNeil, says, "We are a nation of animal lovers, and many of us regard our pet as part of the family; I'm not surprised that pet insurance is becoming so popular - people will do everything they can to ensure the best for their pets. Veterinary healthcare has made great strides in the last few years offering highly sophisticated treatment for a huge range of animal ailments. Pet insurance helps owners choose the best treatment for their pets without worrying about costs.** End Summary**

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To apply or for more information, log on to http://ww.tescofinance.com. To buy Tesco Pet Insurance over the phone call 0845 246 38 38

Tesco Launches Travel Money Card With Free Replacement For Emergencies

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The chip and pin Tesco Travel Money Card comes with a free second âemergencyâ card, meaning if the original card is stolen, the second can be activated for instant access to funds. Unlike similar products from other companies, Tesco does not charge fees for card issue, loading, commission, foreign purchase or even a monthly administration fee. A study of holiday money habits commissioned by Tesco Personal Finance to mark the launch shows that despite the current uncertain economic times, many holidaymakers are not budgeting for how much they will spend once they reach their holiday destination. Sixty three per cent of those surveyed said they are not setting daily limits for their spending on holiday abroad. The study, involving 2,000 British travellers, also found the instance of theft to be worryingly common, with 9% of Brits having had their wallet/purse stolen while abroad. It is a particular issue for young people, with twenty three per cent of travellers aged 18 and under having been a victim. More than 7% of those surveyed said that they had had items stolen from hotel safe or room deposit boxes. Some tourists are resorting to unusual measures to outwit pickpockets.** End Summary**

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Tesco Personal Finance Tesco Personal Finance Limited is a joint venture between The Royal Bank of Scotland plc and Tesco PLC. Tesco Personal Finance Limited. Registered in Scotland No. 173199. Registered Office: 24 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 1AF. Tesco Compare Tesco Personal Finance Compare Limited is a part of the Tesco Personal Finance Group, a joint venture between The Royal Bank of Scotland plc and Tesco PLC. Tesco Personal Finance Compare Limited. Registered in Scotland No.SC31892

Cruise through the holidays with 30% off car breakdown cover in the UK and Europe

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Tesco offers three levels of cover, Standard Care, Extra Care and Total Careâeach one provides the essentials of roadside assistance and a tow to a local garage. But customers can choose to add extra cover, such as a hire car, or transport to their home or original destination in the UK for them, their vehicle and up to seven others. The discount is also available for breakdown cover on the continent with Tesco Euro Care, giving customers peace of mind from only Â£31.50* per trip. In the unfortunate event of a vehicle being hit by mechanical problems, car breakdown cover minimises disturbance to travel plans and allows customers to get quickly back on the road. âWith the August bank holiday approaching, now is a great time for families to arrange breakdown cover to ensure their trips go according to plan,â says Allan Burns, Tesco Head of General Insurance. âThe 30% online discount will also help them save money which can be put towards other enjoyable outings.â The tables below shows how much customers can save with the discount (online purchases only): Tesco Car Breakdown Cover Standard Cover Extra Care Total Care Cost for one car Was Â£33.** End Summary**

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Drivers in East Anglia shelve plans to buy cars

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Tesco Personal Finance commissioned top polling organisation YouGov to interview a representative sample of almost 2,500 drivers across Britain, to mark the launch of Tesco Car Warranty Plans. The plans help motorists keep costs down by paying for most major mechanical and electrical repairs, which tend to increase the older cars become. Over half (56 per cent) of the drivers questioned in East Anglia said they now intended to keep their vehicles for longer than first planned. Forty per cent indicated they would hang on for more than two years longer; 10 per cent for one to two years more; and six per cent for up to an additional year. Less than a third (30 per cent) of people in the region said the economic climate would have no effect on the length of time they would keep their cars and a mere six per cent that they planned to dispense with their current vehicles earlier than originally intended. Allan Burns, head of insurance at Tesco Personal Finance, said: âOur survey clearly indicates most motorists in East Anglia plan to make holding on to their vehicles part of their overall belt-tightening during the economic slowdown.** End Summary**

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Britsâ attitude to holiday money is pants!

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400

British tourists are resorting to desperate measures to outwit pick-pockets with 4% admitting carrying money in their underwear, and - despite having gone out of fashion in the late â80s - one in ten Brits admit to using âbum bagsâ when on holiday to reduce the risk. The survey also found the instance of theft to be worryingly common, with 9% of Brits having had their wallet/purse stolen while abroad. Of concern for parents is the statistic that 23.8% percent of travellers aged 18 and under have fallen victim to this crime. Lax security offered by hotels is also a common problem with over 7% saying that they had had items stolen from safe or room deposit boxes. Despite tough economic times, holiday budgeting does not appear to be high on the agenda, with almost 63% of travellers not setting daily limits for spending on holidays abroad. The survey was commissioned by Tesco Travel Money Card to learn more about the habits of British travellers abroad. The new product addresses common problems for travellers offering a free second âemergencyâ card that can be activated for instant access to funds, if the original card is stolen.** End Summary**

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Tesco Travel Money Cards can be ordered online at http://www.tescofinance.com .

Drivers in the South East shelve plans to buy cars

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Tesco Personal Finance commissioned polling organisation YouGov to interview a representative sample of almost 2,500 drivers across Britain, to mark the launch of Tesco Car Warranty Plans. The plans help motorists keep costs down by paying for most major mechanical and electrical repairs, which tend to increase the older cars become. Over half (58 per cent) of the drivers questioned in the South East said they now intended to keep their vehicles for longer than first planned. Forty-one per cent indicated they would hang on for more than two years longer; 10 per cent for one to two years more; and seven per cent for up to an additional year. Only a third (33 per cent) in the region said the economic climate would have no effect on the length of time they would keep their cars and a mere three per cent that they planned to dispense with their current vehicles earlier than originally intended. Allan Burns, head of insurance at Tesco Personal Finance, said: "Our survey clearly indicates most motorists in the South East plan to make holding on to their vehicles part of their overall belt-tightening during the economic slowdown.** End Summary**

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